Regional Merchandising Intern

Ralph Lauren • New York, NY

32d • $16 - $28 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration. Our compensated 10-week Corporate RL Inspire Internship Program is designed to give rising senior undergraduate students a challenging, hands-on experience in the retail industry. As an INSPIRE Intern, you will... ONBOARD: Kick off your journey with a dynamic orientation with your entire intern class ENGAGE: Experience exclusive RL moments including our Executive Speaker Series DEVELOP: Receive valuable coaching and real-time coaching and on-going feedback from your supervisor and Early Career Talent team COLLABORATE: Strategize and execute a final, cross-functional group project with your fellow interns IMPACT: Create meaningful change and volunteer with our Ralph Lauren Gives Back program CONNECT: Enjoy social events and networking opportunities We are seeking an enthusiastic and analytical-minded individual who is passionate about Ralph Lauren and eager to learn. To be eligible for a US-based Ralph Lauren Internship position, applicants must: Attend college full-time in the United States and be entering your final semester or year of undergraduate studies with a graduation date of December 2026 or May 2027 Authorized to work in the United States Able to work in an in-person or hybrid workplace environment arrangement Available the entire duration of the 10-week internship and reside within a commutable distance to one of our office locations (NY, NJ, NC). A housing stipend will be provided to help with travel and accommodations. Candidates should only apply to one role. If a student's experience aligns with multiple opportunities, the Early Careers team will ensure they're considered accordingly.

Requirements

• Ability to be flexible and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• High level of accuracy, detail orientation and organization skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Assertive and solution-oriented when faced with obstacles
• General understanding of customer, marketplace and product
• Basic understanding of the product lifecycle
• Retail Math
• Microsoft Excel / Word / PowerPoint
• Strong understanding and appreciation of the Ralph Lauren aesthetic, brand heritage, and the retail industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong writing and math skills; retail math a plus
• Highly organized and eager team player
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and deliver results with attention to detail
• Thinks strategically to seize opportunities and solve problems
• Active listener with strong communication; clearly communicates ideas, both written and verbally
• Ability to balance creativity with practicality
• A self-starter who excels in a dynamic, ever-changing environment and can switch gears as required
• Passionate about advancing a culture of belonging and equal opportunity
• Curious, desire to learn, innovative, forward-thinking, strong interpersonal skills
• Attend college full-time in the United States and be entering your final semester or year of undergraduate studies with a graduation date of December 2026 or May 2027
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Able to work in an in-person or hybrid workplace environment arrangement
• Available the entire duration of the 10-week internship and reside within a commutable distance to one of our office locations (NY, NJ, NC)

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in all buying and business-related meetings
• Prepare and maintain all tools relative to the assortment planning process
• Shop parent line and competitive marketplace for trend and product opportunities and present findings to the team
• Create, maintain, and validate accuracy of weekly business review reports
• Timely and accurate management of all aspects of Selling Reports: create, update, and distribute
• Help maintain samples during market prep; recap missing samples, keep racks organized, assist managers and account planners in meetings with samples

Benefits

• Base pay is only one part of our employee value proposition, which includes a robust benefits package, above-market time off, hybrid working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Apparel Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees